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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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