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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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