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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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