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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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