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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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