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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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