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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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