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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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