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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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