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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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