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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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