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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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