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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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