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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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