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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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