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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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