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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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