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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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