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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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