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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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