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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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