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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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