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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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