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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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