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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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