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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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