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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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