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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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