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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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