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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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