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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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