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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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