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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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