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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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