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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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