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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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