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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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