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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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