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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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