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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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