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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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