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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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