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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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