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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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