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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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