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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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