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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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