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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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