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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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