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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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