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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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