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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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