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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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