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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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