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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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