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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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