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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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