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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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