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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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