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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, North to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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