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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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