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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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