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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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