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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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