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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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