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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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