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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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