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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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