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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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