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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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