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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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