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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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