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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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