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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important 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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