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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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