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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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