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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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