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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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