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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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