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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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