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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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