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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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