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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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