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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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