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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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