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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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