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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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