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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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