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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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