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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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