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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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