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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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