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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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