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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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