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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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