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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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