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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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