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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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