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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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