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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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