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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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