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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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