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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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