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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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