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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important 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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