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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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