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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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