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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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