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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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