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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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