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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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