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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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