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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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