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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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