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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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