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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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