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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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