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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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