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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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