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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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