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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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