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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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