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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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