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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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