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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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