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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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