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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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