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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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