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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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