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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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