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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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