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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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