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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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