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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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