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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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