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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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