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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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