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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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