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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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