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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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