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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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