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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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