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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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