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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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