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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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