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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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