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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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