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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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