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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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