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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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