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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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