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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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