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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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