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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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