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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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