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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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