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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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