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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction 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 institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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