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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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