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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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