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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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