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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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