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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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