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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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