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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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