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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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