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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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