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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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