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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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