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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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