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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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