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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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