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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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