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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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