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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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