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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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