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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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