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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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