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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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