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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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