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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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