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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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