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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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