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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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