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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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