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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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