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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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