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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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