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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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