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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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