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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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