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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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