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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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