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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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