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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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