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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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