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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for 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 we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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