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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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