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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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