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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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