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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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