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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes 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 massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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