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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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