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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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