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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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