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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses 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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