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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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