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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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