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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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