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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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