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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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