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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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