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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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