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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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