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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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