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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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