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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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