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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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