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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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