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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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