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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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