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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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