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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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