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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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