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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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