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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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