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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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