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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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