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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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