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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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