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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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