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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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