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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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