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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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