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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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