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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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