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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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