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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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