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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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