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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for students 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. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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