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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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