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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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