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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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