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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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