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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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