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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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