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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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