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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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