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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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