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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources