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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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