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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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