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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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