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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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