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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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