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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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