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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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