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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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