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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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