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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational 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 researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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