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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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