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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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