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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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