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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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