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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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