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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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