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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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