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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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