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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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