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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). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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