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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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