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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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