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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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