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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. 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 online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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