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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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