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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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