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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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