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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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