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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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