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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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