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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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