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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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