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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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