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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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