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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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