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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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