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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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