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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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