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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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