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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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