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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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