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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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