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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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