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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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