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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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