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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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