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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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