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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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