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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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