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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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