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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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