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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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