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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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