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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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