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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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