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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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