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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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