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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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