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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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