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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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