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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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