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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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