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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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