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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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