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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details 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 issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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