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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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