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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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