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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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