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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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