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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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