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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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