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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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