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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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