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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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