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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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