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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student 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 distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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