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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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