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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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