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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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