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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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