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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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