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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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