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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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