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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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