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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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