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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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