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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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