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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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