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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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