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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education