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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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