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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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