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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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