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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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