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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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