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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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