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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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