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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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