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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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