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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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