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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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