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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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