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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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