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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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