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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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