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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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