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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students 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. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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