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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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