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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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