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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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