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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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