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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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