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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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