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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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