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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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