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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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