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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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