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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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