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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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