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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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