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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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