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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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