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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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