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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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