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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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