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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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