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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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