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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes 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. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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