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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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