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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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