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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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