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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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