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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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