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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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