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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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