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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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