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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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