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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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