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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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