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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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