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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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