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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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