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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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