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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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