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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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