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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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