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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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