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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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