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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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