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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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