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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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