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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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