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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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