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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part 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 online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key 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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