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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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