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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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