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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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