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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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