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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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