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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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