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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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