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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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