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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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