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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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