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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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