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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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