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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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