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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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