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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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