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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended 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 teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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