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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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