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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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