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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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