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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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