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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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