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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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