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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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