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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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