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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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