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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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