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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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