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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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