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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major 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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