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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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