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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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