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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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