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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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