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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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