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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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