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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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