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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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