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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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