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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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