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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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