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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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