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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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