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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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