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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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