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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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