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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the 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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