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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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