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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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