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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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