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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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