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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates 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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