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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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