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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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