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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 massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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