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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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