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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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