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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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