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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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