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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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