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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators 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 massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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