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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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