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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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