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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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