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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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