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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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