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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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