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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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