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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low 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 digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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