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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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