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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes 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 online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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