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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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