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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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