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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key 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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