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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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