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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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