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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners 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 variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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