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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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