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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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