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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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