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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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