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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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