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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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