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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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