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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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