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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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