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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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