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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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