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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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