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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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