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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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