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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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