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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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