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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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