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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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