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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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