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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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