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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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