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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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