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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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