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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key 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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