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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured 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 massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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