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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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