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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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