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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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