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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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