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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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