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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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