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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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